Vocabulary list covers types of accommodation and types of rooms with definitions and examples.
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Types of Accommodation
accommodation — [əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən] — A place where people stay temporarily, such as a hotel, apartment, or other types of lodging, especially while on vacation or business trips; izmitināšana
We booked our accommodation near the city center so that we could easily access restaurants and attractions.
hotel — [həʊˈtɛl] — A place offering rooms, food, and other services for travelers; viesnīca
We stayed at a beautiful hotel by the beach for our vacation.
hostel — [ˈhɒstəl] — A budget accommodation where guests often share rooms and facilities; hostelis
The hostel was very cheap, and I met many travelers there.
motel — [ˈməʊtɛl] — A roadside hotel with parking, often used for short stays; motelis
We stopped at a motel for the night on our road trip.
resort — [rɪˈzɔːt] — A luxury hotel with extra facilities like pools, spas, and activities; kūrorts
The resort had a private beach and offered many activities for families.
bed and breakfast (B&B) — [bɛd ənd ˈbrɛkfəst] — A small, often family-run accommodation that provides a place to sleep and a homemade breakfast in the morning; „gulta un brokastis”, viesnīca kur cenā ir iekļauta dzīvošana un brokastis.
We enjoyed staying at a cozy bed and breakfast with homemade meals.
villa — [ˈvɪlə] — A large, private house available for rent, often in tourist areas; vila
We rented a villa with a stunning view of the countryside.
lodge — [lɒdʒ] — Accommodation near nature, like a mountain or ski lodge; naktsmītne pie dabas
The ski lodge was perfect for our winter vacation in the mountains.
Types of Rooms
single room — [ˈsɪŋɡəl ruːm] — A room for one person with one bed; vienvietīgs numurs
I booked a single room since I was traveling alone.
double room — [ˈdʌbl ruːm] — A room for two people with one double bed; divvietīgs numurs ar vienu gultu
Can we have a double room with a sea view, please?
twin room — [twɪn ruːm] — A room with two single beds; divvietīgs numurs ar divām gultām
The twin room was comfortable and had a nice bathroom.
family room — [ˈfæmɪli ruːm] — A room with extra space or beds, suitable for families; ģimenes numurs
The family room had enough space for us and our kids.
connecting rooms — [kəˈnɛktɪŋ ruːmz] — Two rooms connected by a door, ideal for families; numuri, savienotie ar durvīm
We asked for connecting rooms so our children could stay close by.
suite — [swiːt] — A large, luxurious room, often with a living area; luksusa numurs
We stayed in a suite with a beautiful view for our anniversary.
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